How to Clean Mirrors With Vinegar

How to Clean Mirrors With Vinegar
Written By
Michelle Miley
Michelle Miley
Published: May 29, 2008
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

The best way to clean mirrors and windows without streaks is to do so with a mixture of vinegar and water. This simple method is extremely effective and when wiped away with crumpled newspaper, you avoid the lint left behind by paper towels and cloths. Whether the mirror is big or small, this method cleans them all.

  1. Gather together old newspaper, white vinegar, water and a clean spray bottle. Make sure the vinegar you use is distilled, as other types of vinegar don't work for cleaning mirrors.

  2. Fill the spray bottle about halfway with water. Fill the remaining half with distilled white vinegar. Place the sprayer top back on the bottle and shake it a bit to mix the vinegar and water.

  3. Spray the mirror liberally with the cleaning solution.

  4. Wipe the cleaning solution off the mirror with a crumpled piece of newspaper. The newspaper does not leave streaks, dust or lint.

The Drip Cap

  • The best way to clean mirrors and windows without streaks is to do so with a mixture of vinegar and water.
  • Wipe the cleaning solution off the mirror with a crumpled piece of newspaper.
  • The newspaper does not leave streaks, dust or lint.

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Michelle Miley

Writing professionally since 2008, Michelle Miley specializes in home and garden topics but frequently pens career, style and marketing pieces. Her essays have been used on college entrance exams and she has more than 4,000 publishing…

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